As a fun extension of our incroyable roundup of favorite French restaurants in New York City, we’re highlighting some lesser-known cuisines from French-speaking countries across the globe. So, when you’re ready to adventure off NYC’s tried-and-true moules frites, coq au vin, and quiche-filled path, savor an authentic dish from one…
Continue readingDreaming of ringing in the New Year in France? No need to hop a flight—we’ve gathered details about the most popular January celebrations observed across many French-speaking countries, so you can add a little je ne sais quoi to your resolutions while staying stateside. Here’s a month full of fun…
Continue readingThis winter, revelers across the francophone world will gather with family and friends to celebrate various merrymaking customs. And while some of these observances are similar to the tried and true markers of the season here in America, several others are quite distinctively French (and all the more charming for…
Continue readingAcross most cultures, sweets are a key part of major celebrations—and the French are no exception. This holiday season, they’ll gather for the Réveillon de Noël—a multi-course Christmas Eve meal shared with friends and family—and among the many items including smoked salmon, foie gras, turkey, and cheese, two desserts will…
Continue readingOur Haskell Library team is always ready when it comes to offering book recommendations—whether you’re looking for a genre, a mood, or a theme, they’ll direct you to your new favorite page-turner. In the spirit of the season, we asked librarians Frédérique Drouin and Josephine Kraemer to gather eight of…
Continue readingWhen Elizabeth Castillo, the Programs Coordinator at L’Alliance New York’s Language Center, moved to France for a year and a half in 2018, she had very little knowledge of the language—save a crash course six weeks prior to her flight. But the two-feet-first approach worked in her favor, and five…
Continue readingAll About Fall’s Most Coveted French Wine: Beaujolais Nouveau Calling all wine connoisseurs: the third Thursday of November is your moment! The yearly release of the much-desired Beaujolais Nouveau red wine is the closest the French get to celebrating Thanksgiving—it’s such an event that it’s been adopted into the American…
Continue readingNow that you’ve sampled the delectable cuisine from our list of Montclair’s best French food, we’re diving into part two of our curated French-centric eating and shopping guide, which includes all our favorite local French-inspired spots to shop and immerse yourself in francophone arts. The next time you’re at L’Alliance…
Continue readingThe French don’t celebrate Halloween as enthusiastically or as widely as Americans—instead, they observe a long-held tradition the following day. November 1 is La Toussaint, aka All Saints’ Day: a public holiday when deceased relatives are honored. In the spirit of the season, let’s delve into the history and observances…
Continue readingWant to immerse yourself in the French language and the stunning sights of the autumn season? The L’Alliance New York team has you covered—we’ve highlighted four locales outside the U.S. that we love to visit once the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change. So pull up your…
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